Test: India Cultural Roots - 2 - Class 6 MCQ

The four Vedas are Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and Atharva Veda. Gita Veda is not one of the Vedas. The Bhagavad Gita is a separate Hindu scripture, not a Veda.

In Vedic rituals, Agni is the deity associated with fire. Agni is considered the messenger between humans and the gods, and many Vedic hymns are dedicated to him as the fire god.

Siddhartha Gautama, when he ventured outside the palace for the first time, saw an old man, a sick man, a dead body, and an ascetic. These sights made him realize the realities of human suffering and led him to leave his royal life in search of enlightenment.

In Buddhism, Ahimsa means non-violence or non-hurting. It is a fundamental principle that encourages kindness, compassion, and respect for all living beings, avoiding harm in thoughts, words, and actions.

Mahavira is considered the founder of Jainism. He was born as Prince Vardhamana and later became an ascetic. After achieving enlightenment, he taught the principles of Jainism, including Ahimsa (non-violence), Anekantavada (many-sidedness of truth), and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness).